Network

The testparm command

Checks that the Samba configuration (smb.conf) is valid and shows the shared resources.

Syntax

testparmTry it in the terminal →

Copy-ready examples

$ testparmValidate smb.conf

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • It needs a [global] section; shares go in brackets with their path.

Related commands

smbclientsmbpasswdsystemctl

FAQ

What does testparm do?

It checks that Samba's smb.conf is valid and shows the effective configuration.

When do I use it?

Before restarting Samba after editing the file.

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